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Marchinke Family History

Marchinke Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Marchione, Marchini, Marcinko, Marchbanks, Marchese, Marchand, Marcin

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Where is the Marchinke family from?

You can see how Marchinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchinke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Marchinke families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marchinke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Marchinke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marchinke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marchinke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Marchinke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Marchinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchinke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Marchinke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Marchinke. For the veterans among your Marchinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchinke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Marchinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marchinke in 1963 was 70, and 44 in 2002.

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